Mt. Lions

Question 1

Other Names

Answer 1

Most Common:
- Cougar
- Panther
- Puma

Question 2

Description

Answer 2

Color
- Tan- Red- Grey
- Weight- 250lbs
- Claws- 3”
- Teeth #30

Question 3

Habitat

Answer 3

A) Northeastern states- Forest
B) Homerange- Male- 200 female- 45-60

Question 4

Breeding

Answer 4

1) Polygamous
2) Gestation- 90-60 days
3) Kittens- 3-6
4) Young stay with mother for 1 year

Question 5

Senses

Answer 5

1) #1- Eyesight
2) Purpose of whiskers- touch

Question 6

Communication

Answer 6

1) Scream
2) Purring “llove”

Question 7

Food Supplying

Answer 7

1) Best- Deer
2) Hunts by- Stalking
3) Drinks the blood- Why?
4) lbs eaten per sitting- 8lbs
5) Also eats- Cows, horses, dogs
6) Takes animal on the run- Cursosial

Question 8

Speed

Answer 8

1) 45mph
2) Can jump on avg- 12st
3) Yes, these cats can swim!

Question 9

Signs

Answer 9

1) Tree- scratches
2) Tracks
3) Dead Deer

Question 10

Enemies

Answer 10

1) Worst fear- dogs
2) Man or Male Mt. Lions

Question 11

Life Span

Answer 11

1) Zoo- 20 years
2) Wild- 12 years

Question 12

None of the Sexes

Answer 12

1) Male- Tom ?
2) Female- Queen

Question 13

How to act On Mt. Lion Territory
* Based on studies of behaviors, patterns of Mt. Lions, Tigers and Leopards *

Answer 13

1) Never Hike alone
2) Keep children close
3) Never approach
4) Never run
5) Never bend over
6) Make Big l
7) Fight For your Life!

Question 14

How to act On Mt. Lion Territory
* Based on studies of behaviors, patterns of Mt. Lions, Tigers and Leopards *

Answer 14

1) Never Hike alone
2) Keep children close
3) Never approach
4) Never run
5) Never bend over
6) Make Big l
7) Fight For your Life!